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The document discusses the thalidomide disaster, which demonstrated the importance of stereochemistry. Thalidomide was prescribed to pregnant women for morning sickness but was found to be teratogenic, causing birth defects. While one enantiomer may be safe, the other can cause harm, as thalidomide undergoes racemization in the body. Now strict regulations control its use to prevent developmental deformations.

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